Best Free-to-Play Games in 2025 — No Pay-to-Win

Free-to-play doesn't have to mean pay-to-win. These games offer hundreds of hours of entertainment without spending a dime. Here are the best free games in 2025.

MiHoYo's open-world RPG is massive, beautiful, and genuinely free. The gacha system exists for new characters, but you can clear all content with free characters. Available on PlayStation Store and Epic Games.

The best free-to-play shooter ever made. Warframe's movement, combat, and customization are incredibly deep. Over 10 years of free content updates.

If Diablo charged for what Path of Exile gives away free, nobody would blink. The depth of character building is unmatched in any ARPG.

Respawn's battle royale has the best movement and gunplay in the genre. The legend abilities add tactical depth that other BRs lack.

Bungie's looter shooter has incredible gunplay and raids. While expansions cost money, there's a massive amount of free content available.

• League of Legends — The king of MOBAs
• Valorant — Tactical shooter with abilities
• Counter-Strike 2 — The definitive competitive FPS
• Fortnite — Still going strong with constant updates
• Honkai: Star Rail — Turn-based RPG from the Genshin team

For co-op shooters worth paying for, see games like Helldivers 2. New to games altogether? Start with the best games for beginners.